We are working on a newly created engineering position for a multi-site organization. This role will play a critical role in the startup of a new aseptic processing facility in Rochester, NY.
The Senior Processing Engineer will lead the technical execution of the plant’s processing technology while providing solutions and expertise for operations, engineering, and reliability.
Position location: Must be based out of the Rochester, NY area by the first quarter of 2025
Job Responsibilities:
Manage strategic, technical projects and tasks in a very past paced environment
Serve as a top resource and technical expert in aseptic processing in all disciplines of thermal process, product quality, and processing equipment reliability
Engineer sustainable solutions using continuous improvement methodology
Assist technical engineers, maintenance, and operations troubleshooting and resolving reoccurring issues
Work hand in hand with plant vendors to reverse engineer critical parts/components of equipment. Ensure quality parts are made to specification and assign revisions for precise documentation
Lead the planning and implementation of processing technical projects. Develop plans, manage budget, plan and schedule project timelines, track project deliverables using appropriate tools, provide direction and support to team, constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders, implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve desired project outputs and evaluations and assessment of project results
Coordinate, assist, plan and monitor the work of the maintenance and processing departments. Monitor performance, discover root cause, implement improvements to eradicate variances. Provide technical support where necessary
Develop, train, assist, support, and collaborate to maintain a continuous improvement culture throughout the entire facility, across all departments forgoing an innovative environment which utilizes data tools available to drive root causes
Perform misc. job-related duties as assigned
Required Skills/Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering or related discipline required
Minimum of 10+ years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
Aseptic experience required including UHT’s, homogenizers, separators, filtration plants, mix proof valves, motors, pumps
Able to travel 50% in the first year to Arizona, then 10% thereafter
Ability to update P&ID’s, mechanical/electrical prints (CAD/SolidWorks preferred)
Skilled in organized resources and establishing priorities
Skilled in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgements on confidential issues
Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
Ability to understand and modify PLCs, VFD’s, network switches
Ability to analyze and assess training and development needs
Knowledge of computerized information systems used in quality assurance, maintenance, and ERP applications
Able to understand and utilize engineering drawing, operating manuals, and blueprints to conduct business
Able to stand for extended periods of time, climb ladders, lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
Knowledge of USDA, State, Federal regulations for aseptic manufacturing
